Hi! So I would love to get into jumping but not sure what I want to do. I have a red roan QH that loves to jump and is willing to go over anything. What is hunter jumping compared to show jumping and which do you think she'd be better at. She isn't a really flat mover as in like low headed kind of pleasure horse. Also what's the best way to get started because I'm afraid I won't fit in at some fancy show and I don't really want to jump into the deep end first off. If you could tell me anything it'd be really helpful. Thanks again! :)Posted via Mobile Device

And we wouldn't be able to give you much insight to what kind of jumping to get into unless you provide videos of your horse. My retired horse was not the fanciest mover but was in the top ribbons over fences every time. And similarly there are horses that are fantastic movers on the flat and lack style over fences.Posted via Mobile Device

And we wouldn't be able to give you much insight to what kind of jumping to get into unless you provide videos of your horse. My retired horse was not the fanciest mover but was in the top ribbons over fences every time. And similarly there are horses that are fantastic movers on the flat and lack style over fences.Posted via Mobile Device

Ya thats what ive heard with the trainer thing but I'm trying to join our local pony club so that might help. Um im going to try to link a video to this but if it doesnt work, could you tell me how haha Thanks!

Oh and if the video works, this is over 2'9" jumps. I know this will probably look slopy ( would love feedback on my riding) but this was my horse and I first show ever. And actually we have never jumped a real jump before haha just barrels in our pasture

To begin with, a hunter horse is judged, while a show jumper is up against the clock. In most hunter classes(derbies being the exception), there are 8 to 10 jumps of natural type obstacles. Jumpers go over more brightly coloured, fun and extravagant type fences, some of unusual obstacles. Two fences that stand out the most to me that Spruce Meadows uses a fair amount in the International ring is a butterfly jump, and the Mount Rushmore one.

Here is a video of a hunter, who has won a fair amount of money at HITS, and is for sale in the $100-150,000 range. Obviously very pricey horse, but thought he might show the best of what is looked for in a hunter.

To begin with, a hunter horse is judged, while a show jumper is up against the clock. In most hunter classes(derbies being the exception), there are 8 to 10 jumps of natural type obstacles. Jumpers go over more brightly coloured, fun and extravagant type fences, some of unusual obstacles. Two fences that stand out the most to me that Spruce Meadows uses a fair amount in the International ring is a butterfly jump, and the Mount Rushmore one.

Here is a video of a hunter, who has won a fair amount of money at HITS, and is for sale in the $100-150,000 range. Obviously very pricey horse, but thought he might show the best of what is looked for in a hunter.

The hunters are judge on the horse's style and way of going. They should have long, fluid, even strides and be consistent. They should have a round jump with high, even knees and be tight below the knees. They should be willing and forward but not racing. Fluid, complete, and prompt lead changes are expected.

Hunter classes go up to 3'6'', except the working hunters and Hunter Derbies, which can have 4 foot fences.

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